Night at the Museum – "Old Hollywood: Lights, Camera, Gala!"

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September 26, 2026 | 6 –10 P.M.
at the SLOAN MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY
1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503

Sloan Museum of Discovery and Longway Planetarium present the 12th annual Night at the Museum fundraiser on September 26, 2026. Step into the spotlight and join us for “Old Hollywood: Lights, Camera, Gala!” — an unforgettable evening of elegance, entertainment, and impact at the Sloan Museum of Discovery.

Night at the Museum is our largest and most important fundraiser of the year in support of educational and STEM programming. This signature evening brings together community leaders, philanthropists, and corporate partners to support inspiring educational experiences and exhibits for our region. We thank you in advance for your support of STEM education for kids.

TICKET PRICING (purchase tickets by scrolling to ticket menu at bottom of page):

Individual Sponsorships

SINGLE TICKET: $150

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL TICKET: $100
(For ages 21-35)

DESIGNATED DRIVER TICKET: $100
(Does not include alcoholic beverages)

PLUS-1 TICKET (2 TICKETS): $275

Leading Role | $1,500
     6 tickets – Reserved seating included

• Placement on printed and digital event signage
• Prominent recognition in the program
• Name listed on our event web page
• Facebook post mentions
• Listed as a featured sponsor in a minimum of one e-blast to 30,000+ emails
• Name included on a minimum of 500 printed invitations*
• Recognition in the press release announcing the event
• Public announcement during the event
• Reserved seating for 6 guests
  
  * If sponsorship is committed by July 17, 2026

Supporting Role | $1,000
     4 tickets – Reserved seating included

• Placement on printed and digital event signage
• Recognition in the program
• Name listed on our event web page
• Facebook mentions
• Public announcement during the event
• Reserved seating for 4 guests

Featured Guest | $500
     2 tickets – Reserved seating included

• Placement on printed event signage
• Recognition in the program
• Name listed on our event web page
• Public announcement during the event
• Reserved seating for 2 guests

Corporate Sponsorships

Academy Award | $10,000
     10 tickets – 1 reserved table

• Premier logo placement on event signage
• Premier logo placement on digital signage before and during the event
• Inclusion in press release
• Logo inclusion in one paid My City Magazine print ad
• Prominent logo placement in the program
• Prominent logo and link listed on the NATM event web page
• Three (3) Facebook post mentions
• One (1) push notification sent directly to patrons' phones prior to the event and one (1) during the event
• Logo inclusion as premier sponsor in a minimum of one e-blast to 30,000+ emails
• Logo included on a minimum of 500 printed and mailed invitations*
• Public announcement during the event
  
  * If sponsorship is committed by July 17, 2026

Oscars | $5,000
     8 tickets – Reserved seating included

• Prominent logo placement on printed event signage
• Premier logo placement on digital signage
• Inclusion in press release
• Prominent logo placement in the program
• Logo and link on our web page
• Facebook mention
• Logo inclusion on printed and mailed invitations*
• Public announcement during the event
  
  * If sponsorship is committed by July 17, 2026

Golden Globe | $1,500
     6 tickets – Reserved seating included

• Logo on printed event signage
• Logo placement on digital signage during the event
• Logo recognition in the program
• Logo on event web page
• Facebook mentions
• Inclusion on invitations*
• Public announcement during the event
  
  * If sponsorship is committed by July 17, 2026

Emmy Award | $1,000
     4 tickets – Reserved seating included

• Logo on printed event signage
• Logo recognition in the program
• Logo on event web page
• Logo on digital event signage
• Public announcement during the event

Sundance Film Festival | $500
     2 tickets – Reserved seating included

• Recognition in the program
• Mentions on event signage
• Mentions on web page
• Public announcement during the event
• Kindly note: logo placement is not included with the Sundance sponsorship level

For logo inclusion on event invitations and magazine recognition, a commitment before July 17, 2026 is requested. Please email your logo to Debbe Campbell, DCampbell@SloanLongway.org, by July 17, 2026 or earlier.